Examples of playful in a Sentence
She's an old dog, but she's still very playful.
He had a playful expression on his face.
a playful tone of voice
You're certainly in a playful mood!
She gave him a light playful slap on the knee.
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This playful, colorful apartment block designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser ignores straight lines entirely and proves that architecture can be joyful rebellion.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
The same playful spirit was created through still images photographed by Chris Maggio.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This playful, colorful apartment block designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser ignores straight lines entirely and proves that architecture can be joyful rebellion.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
The same playful spirit was created through still images photographed by Chris Maggio.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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